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Steve.rhoads at 16:45, 11 October 2009

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	On Wednesday evenings at the Downingtown site, Steve Rhoads will run RobotC programming sessions!		On Wednesday evenings at the Downingtown site, Steve Rhoads will run RobotC programming sessions!

	The primary intended audience is returning roboteers (one year of participation suggested) or adult volunteer.		The primary intended audience is returning roboteers (one year of participation suggested) or adult volunteer. Come join us! (Wednesday: 6:30-8:30pm at DEC)

	'''What do you need to bring?'''		'''What do you need to bring?'''
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	You need to provide your own laptop and a copy of [http://www.robotc.net/content/vex_down/vex_down.html RobotC for IFI (Vex)] or [http://www.education.rec.ri.cmu.edu/content/events/ftc/robotc/index.htm RobotC for Mindstorms (Lego Tetrix/FTC)].		You need to provide your own laptop and a copy of [http://www.robotc.net/content/vex_down/vex_down.html RobotC for IFI (Vex)] or [http://www.education.rec.ri.cmu.edu/content/events/ftc/robotc/index.htm RobotC for Mindstorms (Lego Tetrix/FTC)].

	We have enough programming cables and Vex robots for you to borrow a robot to program. ~~Come join us! (Wednesday: 6:30-8:30pm at DEC)~~		We have enough programming cables and Vex robots for you to borrow a robot to program.

	'''Here's The Plan:'''		'''Here's The Plan:'''

Steve.rhoads at 16:44, 11 October 2009

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	The primary intended audience is returning roboteers (one year of participation suggested) or adult volunteer.		The primary intended audience is returning roboteers (one year of participation suggested) or adult volunteer.

	What do you need to bring? You need to provide your own laptop and a copy of [http://www.robotc.net/content/vex_down/vex_down.html RobotC for IFI (Vex)] or [http://www.education.rec.ri.cmu.edu/content/events/ftc/robotc/index.htm RobotC for Mindstorms (Lego Tetrix/FTC)].		'''What do you need to bring?'''

			You need to provide your own laptop and a copy of [http://www.robotc.net/content/vex_down/vex_down.html RobotC for IFI (Vex)] or [http://www.education.rec.ri.cmu.edu/content/events/ftc/robotc/index.htm RobotC for Mindstorms (Lego Tetrix/FTC)].

	We have enough programming cables and Vex robots for you to borrow a robot to program. Come join us! (Wednesday: 6:30-8:30pm at DEC)		We have enough programming cables and Vex robots for you to borrow a robot to program. Come join us! (Wednesday: 6:30-8:30pm at DEC)

	Here's The Plan:		'''Here's The Plan:'''

	1st: We will explore the RobotC environment and download a sample program to drive the robot using tank and single stick drives. We also will survey the types of available sample code.		1st: We will explore the RobotC environment and download a sample program to drive the robot using tank and single stick drives. We also will survey the types of available sample code.

Steve.rhoads at 16:43, 11 October 2009

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	4th: Next, let's take a look at the accelerometer.		4th: Next, let's take a look at the accelerometer.
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	5th: Then, let's look at the potentiometer, and custom rheostats (from Radio Shack).		5th: Then, let's look at the potentiometer, and custom rheostats (from Radio Shack).
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	6th: Then, we also have some Infrared Ranging Sensors from SparkFun. Let's see what we can do with those puppies :)		6th: Then, we also have some Infrared Ranging Sensors from SparkFun. Let's see what we can do with those puppies :)

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	After that, let's see where we are...		After that, let's see where we are...

Steve.rhoads at 16:34, 11 October 2009

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	3rd: In the following week, let's read a ultrasonic switch and wheel encoders (simple and quadrature).		3rd: In the following week, let's read a ultrasonic switch and wheel encoders (simple and quadrature).
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Steve.rhoads at 16:23, 11 October 2009

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	3rd: In the following week, let's read a ultrasonic switch and wheel encoders (simple and quadrature).		3rd: In the following week, let's read a ultrasonic switch and wheel encoders (simple and quadrature).
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	4th: Next, let's take a look at the accelerometer.		4th: Next, let's take a look at the accelerometer.

Steve.rhoads at 16:21, 11 October 2009

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	3rd: In the following week, let's read a ultrasonic switch and wheel encoders (simple and quadrature).		3rd: In the following week, let's read a ultrasonic switch and wheel encoders (simple and quadrature).

Steve.rhoads at 16:18, 11 October 2009

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	2nd: Next week, let's read contact switches, and light sensors... and maybe do some line-following.		2nd: Next week, let's read contact switches, and light sensors... and maybe do some line-following.
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	3rd: In the following week, let's read a ultrasonic switch and wheel encoders (simple and quadrature).		3rd: In the following week, let's read a ultrasonic switch and wheel encoders (simple and quadrature).

Steve.rhoads at 16:15, 11 October 2009

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	2nd: Next week, let's read contact switches, and light sensors... and maybe do some line-following.		2nd: Next week, let's read contact switches, and light sensors... and maybe do some line-following.
			[[Image:vex_bumper-switch-small.gif\|200px]]
			[[Image:vexlinefollower_98x98.jpg]]

	3rd: In the following week, let's read a ultrasonic switch and wheel encoders (simple and quadrature).		3rd: In the following week, let's read a ultrasonic switch and wheel encoders (simple and quadrature).

Steve.rhoads at 16:09, 11 October 2009

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	On Wednesday evenings at the Downingtown site, Steve Rhoads will run RobotC programming sessions!		On Wednesday evenings at the Downingtown site, Steve Rhoads will run RobotC programming sessions!

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	1st: We will explore the RobotC environment and download a sample program to drive the robot using tank and single stick drives. We also will survey the types of available sample code.		1st: We will explore the RobotC environment and download a sample program to drive the robot using tank and single stick drives. We also will survey the types of available sample code.

	2nd: Next week, let's read contact switches, and light sensors... and maybe do some line following.		2nd: Next week, let's read contact switches, and light sensors... and maybe do some line-following.

	3rd: In the following week, let's read a ultrasonic switch and wheel encoders (simple and quadrature).		3rd: In the following week, let's read a ultrasonic switch and wheel encoders (simple and quadrature).

Steve.rhoads at 15:51, 11 October 2009

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	The primary intended audience is returning roboteers (one year of participation suggested) or adult volunteer.		The primary intended audience is returning roboteers (one year of participation suggested) or adult volunteer.

	What do you need to bring? You need to provide your own laptop and a copy of [http://www.robotc.net/content/vex_down/vex_down.html RobotC for IFI (Vex)] or [http://www.education.rec.ri.cmu.edu/content/events/ftc/robotc/index.htm RobotC for Mindstorms (Lego Tetrix/FTC)]. You can download a trial that will work for 30 days and decide if you want to jump in. We have enough programming cables and Vex robots for you to borrow a robot to program. Come join us! (Wednesday: 6:30-8:30pm at DEC)		What do you need to bring? You need to provide your own laptop and a copy of [http://www.robotc.net/content/vex_down/vex_down.html RobotC for IFI (Vex)] or [http://www.education.rec.ri.cmu.edu/content/events/ftc/robotc/index.htm RobotC for Mindstorms (Lego Tetrix/FTC)].

	~~Our first night, we~~ will explore the RobotC environment and download a sample program to drive the robot using tank and single stick drives. We also will survey the types of available sample code.		We have enough programming cables and Vex robots for you to borrow a robot to program. Come join us! (Wednesday: 6:30-8:30pm at DEC)
	Next week, let's read contact switches, and light sensors... and maybe do some line following.
	In the following week, let's read a ultrasonic switch and wheel encoders (simple and quadrature).		Here's The Plan:
	Next, let's take a look at the accelerometer.
	Then, let's look at the potentiometer, and custom rheostats (from Radio Shack).		1st: We will explore the RobotC environment and download a sample program to drive the robot using tank and single stick drives. We also will survey the types of available sample code.
	Then, we also have some Infrared Ranging Sensors from SparkFun. Let's see what we can do with those puppies :)
			2nd: Next week, let's read contact switches, and light sensors... and maybe do some line following.

			3rd: In the following week, let's read a ultrasonic switch and wheel encoders (simple and quadrature).

			4th: Next, let's take a look at the accelerometer.

			5th: Then, let's look at the potentiometer, and custom rheostats (from Radio Shack).

			6th: Then, we also have some Infrared Ranging Sensors from SparkFun. Let's see what we can do with those puppies :)

	After that, let's see where we are...		After that, let's see where we are...